US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Cypress Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 3.75 Miles North of Al Ro · Structure no. 5570280P0000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Natchez Trace Park over Cypress Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 990 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,089 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesCypress Creek
Location3.75 Miles North of Al Ro
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.97614, -87.82267
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2024)
Projected traffic1,089 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$143,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Cypress Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.